Oriana to undergo HUGE makeover

P&O have just announced that one of their adults-only ships, Oriana, is to undergo a major refurbishment at the end of November this year.

The refurbishment will take place in Hamburg in Germany and Oriana will make her way there on 25th November.  P&O stated that they had taken onboard feedback from valued guests which led to their decision to refit the ship.

Their statement read,  “After listening to your feedback, we’re collaborating with leading cruise-industry architects Richmond on a refit programme that will encompass updates to the cabins, suites, entertainment areas, restaurants, bars and public areas to bring Oriana up to the high standards that we hold across our entire fleet.”

The refit will also include improvements to both the Oriental and Peninsular restaurants where the curtains and carpets will be changed with new lighting and lighter colour schemes planned too to give a more airy feel.

The cabins will also undergo major changes with upgrades throughout and changes made to balconies to make them more comfortable.

Oriana has a huge loyal customer base. Hopefully they’ll be pleased to know one of their favourite ships is being refurbished to a much higher standard.

The last sailing for the 69,000 gross ton ship before her refit will be the 34 night USA and Caribbean sailing with her resuming her Winter season in December.

I really like Oriana and have said for a while that I’d like to sail on her again.  Even more so now that I know she’ll be all shiney and new! (You can read more about my visit to see her here)

Are you due to sail on Oriana either before or after her refit? I’d love to see pictures (especially some ‘selfies’ of you with Charlie Chaplin outside the theatre). You can upload them to my Facebook page or email them to me, [email protected].